Everyone loves to look and feel their best, and for me and many others, this means having long gorgeous nails. Having a stunning acrylic manicure makes anyone feel like the CEO of a major corporation ready to conquer the world. But, having these long pretty nails comes with a price.
1. You can never open soda cans
It is almost impossible to shove your nail under that tiny tab opener. Sometimes I'll give in and have someone else open it for me.
2. Getting your hair stuck under your nails
Once you've had your fake nails on for a while, they start to detach from your real nail. As a result, if you run your hands through your hair, strands often get stuck underneath. Super annoying.
3. Picking up coins
It's always a little embarrassing struggling to pick up your change with your long nails at the cash register while everyone behind you is waiting in line.
4. Typing
Typing with acrylic nails is not only more difficult and takes longer, but also can be very loud. I always felt bad typing extra loud in a quiet classroom at school, but hey, you look fabulous while doing it.
5. Picking a color
Picking a color to have on your nails for three weeks can be a little stressful. Is this too bright? Will I get sick of this? Will this color match my outfits? Fellas, if a lady asks you what color she should get and takes your advice, she is here to stay.
6. Getting things out of small jars
Trying to grab anything out of a small jar with these babies on is a nightmare. Especially if it’s something like lotion because you don’t want it to get under your nails.
7. Putting in earrings
It’s a struggle to put in a little stud and put in the back of the earring when you can barely hold it with your lengthy nails.
8. Suddenly everything you do is 10X more extra
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9. Peeling off stickers is quite the task
It is so frustrating to try to slip your nail under that thin sticker and peel it off. Good luck.
10. Putting in and taking out contacts
I will only wear glasses when I have acrylic nails on because putting in and taking out contacts with these nails only ends up in you poking your eye and a lot of frustration.
As I sit here typing this article with my very own set of acrylic nails, I relate to all of these struggles, but still my obsession with long gorgeous nails will never die.
